If you're ready to sell your home and you want to rent a place instead, it's time to look at a townhouse. Apartments and single-family homes are the right option for some. But, when you're ready to retire, a townhouse is the way to go. Before you choose an apartment or a home, tour a townhouse instead. Here are just four of the reasons you should rent a townhouse now that you're going to retire. 

Rent Just the Space You Need

If you're ready to retire and all of your kids have moved out of the house, it's time to downsize. When your kids were at home, you might have needed more living space. But, now that your kids have moved out, you can do with less space. One of the great things about renting a townhome is that you won't have as much to clean. You can find a townhome with just one or two bedrooms. When you rent a two-bedroom townhouse, you can use one room for an office or hobby space. 

Community Amenities Included

If you're looking for a place to rent now that you're ready to retire, consider the amenities. You'll have plenty of time to relax now that you're retiring. When you rent a townhouse, you'll be able to enjoy the amenities that come with the community. Some of those amenities might include a swimming pool, an onsite gym, and a clubhouse for community activities. Because you're renting a townhouse in the community, all of those amenities will be included in your monthly rental payments. 

Fewer Neighbors to Deal With

If you want to downsize your living arrangements now that you're retiring but you don't want to deal with a lot of extra neighbors, it's time to rent a townhouse. When you rent an apartment, you may end up with neighbors all around, which will limit your privacy. A townhouse will provide a level of privacy that you can't find with apartment living. 

No Yard Work to Worry About

If you've done your share of yard work and you want to avoid it now that you're retiring, it's time to look at townhouses in your area. One of the benefits of renting a townhouse is that you'll have a yard to enjoy, without the need to do all the yard work. That's because landscaping is provided through an onsite maintenance service. That means your yard will always look picture-perfect. 

Look for two-bedroom townhomes in an area you like.